Environmental Program Lead — Regulatory & Permitting

WSP Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Environmental Project Manager, Transportation & Municipality Specialist to lead some of Western Canada's most complex environmental assessment and regulatory permitting programs, guiding multidisciplinary teams and aligning technical, regulatory, commercial, and client objectives.

This leadership role requires deep knowledge of federal, provincial, and municipal frameworks, experience delivering EIAs, strong communication with regulators and Indigenous communities, and the

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading large-scale environmental assessment, permitting, and regulatory compliance programs in Alberta and Western Canada.
• Deep knowledge of federal, provincial, and municipal regulatory frameworks, including emerging environmental and permitting requirements.
• Proven experience delivering complex EIAs, regulatory approvals, and integrated environmental planning assignments.
• Strong ability to translate multidisciplinary technical information into practical regulatory strategies and client solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex environmental assessment and regulatory permitting programs from initiation through successful completion.
• Direct multidisciplinary project teams, aligning technical, regulatory, commercial, and client objectives to achieve project success.
• Develop and execute project governance, delivery, risk management, and stakeholder engagement strategies for major programs.
• Build trusted relationships with executive-level clients, regulators, Indigenous communities, and key stakeholders.
• Drive program financial performance through forecasting, revenue planning, margin optimization, and proactive commercial management.
• Anticipate regulatory and project risks, providing strategic guidance and mitigation solutions that support informed decision-making.
• Champion quality, safety, and delivery excellence while continuously improving project execution practices.
• Mentor Project Managers and emerging leaders, strengthening team capability and supporting future growth.

Skills

EIAs & Approvals

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Commercial acumen

Regulatory risk management

Communication skills

PM Certification

Job description

WSP is seeking an Environmental Project Manager, Transportation & Municipality Specialist to lead some of Western Canada's most complex environmental assessment and regulatory permitting programs, guiding multidisciplinary teams and aligning technical, regulatory, commercial, and client objectives.

This leadership role requires deep knowledge of federal, provincial, and municipal frameworks, experience delivering EIAs, strong communication with regulators and Indigenous communities, and the